2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice when *we* may be weak and *ye* may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
In Context
8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:12so that death works in us, but life in you.
2 Corinthians 11:30If it is needful to boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity.
2 Corinthians 13:7But we pray to God that ye may do nothing evil; not that *we* may appear approved, but that *ye* may do what is right, and *we* be as reprobates.
Ephesians 4:12for the perfecting of the saints; with a view to [the] work of [the] ministry, with a view to the edifying of the body of Christ;
Colossians 1:28whom *we* announce, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, to the end that we may present every man perfect in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:10night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith?
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 13:8-11
The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. 10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and… Read the whole commentary →